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Effingham Illinois: The Crossroads of Opportunity
4.5
rating
By
Anonymous (
May 28, 2018)
I experienced a great time while living in Effingham Illinois, the crossroads of opportunity. The city is in Effingham County. Effingham Illinois is close to Altamont Illinois. The town is centrally located at the intersection of I-57 and I-70. These are two major highways that t ...Read More
ouch Chicago, Missouri, Utah, and Maryland. Effingham has both public and private schools and the city does have sufficient employment opportunity. The housing market has not been strong for a couple years now. Crime is not prevalent in the city and the city is pleasantly inexpensive. Weather conditions in Effingham are good.
Some of the best areas in Effingham Illinois surround the downtown area. There is ample dining, shopping, and nightlife in the vicinity. This is an area that tourists visit. Travelers often stay over as a resting place before continuing their road journey. There are a lot of lodging facilities to accommodate this. Another must-see site here is the 198-foot Cross Foundation. It is said to be the largest cross in the United States. The city is great, and it has bountiful roadways for traveling.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Effingham, IL Livability
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Effingham?
Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.
Parks
Bliss Park
Community Park
Evergreen Hollow Park
Hendelmeyer Park
Teutopolis Community Park
Entertainment
Village Mall Cinemas
Pagel Silver Dollar Lanes
Effingham Performance Center
S.S. President
Food & Drink
Culver's
Homewood Grill
Taco Bell
Dunkin' Donuts
Panda Express
Panera Bread
Chipotle
Wendy's
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Commute
Is public transit available in Effingham?
Of all people who commute,
0.6% take public transportation in
Effingham.